Student Retention Specialist

New Haven Public Schools; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,709 - 39,978; Full time

Job summary

A public school system in Connecticut is seeking a Student Retention Specialist to support high-risk youth in their academic and career developments. The ideal candidate will have experience advising students and knowledge of adolescent development. Responsibilities include developing intervention and retention plans, providing guidance, and collaborating with other staff to enhance student success. A degree or equivalent experience is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and contributes significantly to student well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with career, college, and post-secondary planning.
• Knowledgeable about school and District programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist students in decision-making strategies.
• Develop and implement intervention and retention plans.
• Monitor student action plans aligned with educational objectives.
• Provide academic and personal guidance to students.

Skills

Experience working with high risk youth and adults

Knowledge of adolescent development

Career planning support

Education

Associate and/or Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title

Student Retention Specialist

Qualifications

Associate and/or Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent; experience working with high risk youth and adults; knowledge of adolescent development. The ideal candidate has experience in supporting students with career, college, and post‑secondary planning. Daily responsibilities include student outreach, community involvement, administrative tasks to support overall school operations.

Job Goals

Advises and assists students in better decision‑making strategies to influence college & career readiness based on the improvement of academics, attendance, and social emotional health.

Reports To

Principal or his/her designee

Employment

By contractual agreement between the New Haven Board of Education and the Paraprofessionals' bargaining unit.

Salary Group

II (10 month), Local 3429
$36,344 (Subject to change with new contract)

Performance Responsibilities

• Works closely with students, outreach service providers, other staff and faculty to assist students.
• Develops and implements both intervention and retention plans to ensure student success.
• Knowledgeable about matters related to school and District programs.
• Identifies students whose behaviors indicate a lack of academic progress.
• Develops and implements an early alert system by working collaboratively with staff to provide timely feedback about student(s) academic progress.
• Develops and monitors student action plans aligned with short‑term and long‑term educational, post‑secondary, and career objectives.
• Provides academic and personal guidance/advising and referral services to students.
• Refers students for academic skills assistance, including tutoring, counseling, and/or career guidance.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of orientation and reorientation activities for newly enrolled and returning students.
• Assists administration in carrying out activities that support the mission of the school and New Haven Public Schools.
• Provides assistance, as requested, concerning school activities to school administrative staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or his/her designee.